Affiliations

The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour was established in 1956 and is the province’s central labour body. Today, the NSFL represents 70,000 Nova Scotians who belong to more than 350 union locals representing workers in almost every sector of Nova Scotia’s economy. Visit its website at www.nsfl.ns.ca

District Labour Councils

There are five community-based labour councils active in Nova Scotia:

The Annapolis Valley District Labour Council

The Cape Breton District Labour Council

The Halifax-Dartmouth District Labour Council

The South Shore District Labour Council

The Strait-Area District Labour Council

District Labour Councils are the main link to the policies and campaigns of the Canadian Labour Congress

Through our affiliation with the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) we are connected to 9 other provincial public sector unions in provinces from one end of the country to another. Representing 340,000 members who deliver public services, it is one of the largest unions in Canada. NUPGE gives NSGEU members a national presence through participation in the Canadian Labour Congress.

Through NSGEU’s affiliation with NUPGE, we are also affiliated with Public Services International (PSI). Public Services International represents public sector unions globally. It represents some 650 affiliated trade unions in 150 countries.

Through NSGEU’s affiliation with NUPGE, we are also affiliated with the International Labour Organization, a UN agency that brings together governments, employers and workers to promote decent work throughout the world.